W.W. Grainger, Inc.·Industrials

April 2026 is poised for dividend increases from blue-chip names with long records of annual hikes. Procter & Gamble (PG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), IBM, Apple, Kinder Morgan, W.W. Grainger, and Costco are expected to announce increases, reflecting historical patterns. Forecasted yields and five-year dividend growth rates suggest modest to strong hikes, with COST and GWW leading in growth potential.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW - Get Free Report) CFO Deidra Merriwether sold 1,488 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,114.28, for a total transaction of $1,658,048.64. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 10,541 shares in the
Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. lowered its position in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) by 86.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 229 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 1,410 shares during the quarter. Beacon Investment

CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 customers, suppliers and industry leaders at the Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida, on March 15-17. The biennial event is one of the largest MRO gatherings in the world and focuses on the latest trends, advancements and challenges shaping the industry.

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20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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